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Vehicle recall 03V325000 · August 26, 2003

2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure

On certain motorcycles, due to the material composition of the rear brake hose, the hose may split open during riding conditions in which a full extension of the rear suspension…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain motorcycles, due to the material composition of the rear brake hose, the hose may split open during riding conditions in which a full extension of the rear suspension occurs. In some cases, the hose may also have been routed incorrectly to the caliper aggravating the condition.
Consequence
As a result, a loss of brake fluid and brake pressure can occur, possibly resulting in rear brake failure. A crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose. It will be rerouted on motorcycles in which a hose of the new material specification has already been installed. The brake hose will be replaced and rerouted on all other affected motorcycles. Owner notification began on September 12, 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117, option #4.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
03V325000
Reported to NHTSA
August 26, 2003
Filed by
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Owner notification
September 12, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected
1,397
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Recall 03V325000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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